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Is Stress Affecting You Resulting In Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain accompanied with headaches, depression, anxiety and sleep difficulties may be a sign of past or present mental distress. The word stress is often viewed as a negative word in our vernacular. But like good cholesterol and bad cholesterol, stress has a beneficial side. Stress during a given situation can give us the adrenaline we need to react appropriately – even save someone’s life. On the contrary, excessive stress over long periods of time can be detrimental to your health creating health issues like cancer or heart disease.
. Some working people consider their job a major stressor. In fact, people that react negatively to their jobs may experience a higher corsisol level in the morning. High corsisol had been termed the “stress hormone.” According to the article(1) by Elizabeth Scott, M.S. posted on the About.com Web site, those elevated levels can contribute to:
• Impaired cognitive performance
• Suppressed thyroid function
• Blood sugar imbalances such as hyperglycemia
• Decreased bone density
• Decrease in muscle tissue
• Higher blood pressure
• Lowered immunity and inflammatory responses in the body, slowed wound healing, and other health consequences
• Increased abdominal fat, which is associated with a greater amount of health problems than fat deposited in other areas of the body.
We cannot avoid the occasional stressful incident. But, we are more in control of our lives than we think. The attitude we have as we approach or address a circumstance can affect the body and the subsequent pain that is incurred. The key is to reduce stress whether it is on the job or in any type of recurring situation.
If you are experiencing some type of chronic, stress-related back pain, we will consult with you to determine the cause. Contact our office for an appointment.
(1) http://stress.about.com/od/stresshealth/a/cortisol.htm
Plano Natural Doctor: Type 2 Diabetes
More and more, patients are finding that the cost of medical treatment is so expensive and does not always resolve their health problems. This dilemma has forced them to look for alternative medical care. Type 2 Diabetics throughout the country have found themselves in the middle of an epidemic. Our lifestyles and poor diets are the main reason so many people suffer from this disease.
It is very important to figure out why the blood sugar is not functioning correctly. While there is no cure for Type 2 Diabetes, there is an approach that can lower and stabilize blood sugar levels and help patients lose weight using diet, exercise and supplements.
Poorly functioning liver, thyroid and adrenal gland which have a very close relationship with blood sugar levels, can be a cause to the disease. Getting to the root of the problem is like peeling an onion; you have to peel the layers back one at a time to find out what’s not allowing the biochemistry to work properly.
At Dallas Natural Doctor, we look closely and customize a plan to each patient’s specific needs. Not everyone needs the same diet; not everyone needs the same exercise program. What is most important is a motivated patient.
We work with your prescribing doctor. Our goal is to lower your triglycerides and cholesterol to normal levels so that you can live a productive, healthy life. Contact us today to start your comprehensive exam for Type 2 Diabetes.
Type 2 Diabetes | Plano Natural Doctor | Dallas Natural Doctor
Healthy Foods Promote A Healthy Spine
Everyone knows that healthy eating is just part of a good lifestyle. But did you know that the foods you eat can affect your back?
All foods provide some energy. However, there are certain types of foods, known as power foods, that offer your muscles the energy they need to sustain vitality for hours and provide your muscles what they need to support your back.
Foods that provide sustainable power are those low in simple sugars and fat but high in complex carbohydrates. That added with the dynamic combination of vitamins and minerals provide your body the ability to release all that energy from the healthy foods.
Natural foods that fall into the power food category are whole-wheat breads, whole-grain cereals, raw fruits and vegetables. Eating these food types also help control cholesterol as well as control the symptoms of diabetes.
Nourishing throughout the day
Did you know that by the time you hit the snooze button, approximately 95% of your reserve energy has been depleted by your body – primarily the brain and other major organs? That’s why you’ve heard that breakfast is the single most important meal to start your day.
Contrary to what you may feel, it is best to eat meals when you are a bit hungry. This will help you maintain energy throughout the day giving you full advantage to control your weight. In fact, about 5 to 6 smaller meals are better than the traditional 3 meals a day.
If you need some type of assistance with your diet or back issues, contact our office for a consultation. Call (972) 378-0383 or send us a note.
Healthy Foods Promote A Healthy Spine – Plano Chiropractor
Are You Suffering From Hypothyroidism
Many people with hypothyroidism are never diagnosed as having a problem. What’s even more unfortunate is that those that have been diagnosed with a thyroid problem receive insufficient treatment. This epidemic is sometimes referred to as a hidden issue that can go undetected for many years.
When your thyroid is not functioning properly, if affects many areas of your body and can show up in many ways such as:
- weight gain
- hair loss
- memory trouble
- infertility
- high cholesterol
- low libido
- gum disease
- dry skin/acne/eczema
- cold hands and feet
- characteristically poor hair and nails
- lethargy
- constipation
- irregular menstruation
So where is your thyroid and what purpose does it serve for your body?
Your thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck. It is part of your hormonal system that manufactures the master metabolism hormones that control your bodily functions. When your thyroid is not functioning properly, it can literally wreak havoc with your body causing widespread diseases and inferior symptoms.
Part of the problem with diagnosing hypothyroidism is that many symptoms overlap with other symptoms and may go unrecognized as a result. According to Dr. Mercola, world-renowned doctor on natural health living, tells patients that checking your lab tests using his suggested standards are one area to check to determine if you are suffering from hypothyroidism:
• TSH — the high-sensitivity version. This is the BEST test. But beware most all of the “normal” ranges are simply dead wrong. The ideal level for TSH is between 1 and 1.5 mIU/L (milli-international units per liter)
• Free T4 and Free T3. The normal level of free T4 is between 0.9 and 1.8 ng/dl (nanograms per deciliter). T3 should be between 240 and 450 pg/dl (picograms per deciliter).
• Thyroid antibodies, including thyroid peroxidase antibodies and anti-thyroglobulin antibodies. This measure helps determine if your body is attacking your thyroid, overreacting to its own tissues (ie, autoimmune reactions). Physicians nearly always leave this test out.
• For more difficult cases TRH can be measured (thyroid releasing hormone) using the TRH stimulation test. TRH helps identify hypothyroidism that’s caused by inadequacy of the pituitary gland.
Diet and exercise play a key role in resolving thyroid issues. But other factors play a role too such as reducing your stress and possibly taking supplements. If you have one or more of the symptoms we have described and suspect you suffer from thyroid problems, contact Dr. Jade Malay. Dr. Malay will help determine what treatments can work best for your body.
Type 2 Diabetes Video Series
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Joe Gumm, “Millions of people in the United States have diabetes and most of them suffer from type 2 diabetes. While there is no cure, there is a program for t2d. It’s an approach that can lower and stabilize blood sugar levels and help a person lose weight through diet, exercise and supplements…”
See how Dr. Malay discusses type 2 diabetes with Joe.
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